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Friday, 12 October 2012

Now then !!! I have a bit of an issue with this L/P.....BUT before I go into it I have to tell you that it has my all time favourite "Streisand" track and also my second favourite one on it !!that is...No 1 all time great track..."The Kind Of Man A Woman Needs" No 2..."He Touched Me"....both of these are "Barbra" at her best !!!!......Now comes the moans....I wish that the producers had toned down the orchestra... on some of the tracks I think that it seems like the vocals and orchestra where trying to outdo one another to see who could be louder !!....It is from a TV special show....maybe it's taken from that but I doubt it...I think that Barbra would have gone into the studio to record the tracks...OR maybe I have a faulty pressing....be interested if any one out there who has the L/P has a pristine one !!...and is different !!Also have included on track ...6a..."Fanny Brice's" recording of "Second Hand Rose"....hope it doesn't spoil anyones enjoyment of the L/P....But as everyone must be aware that "Funny Girl" was based on her life !!!1. He Touched Me2. The Shadow Of Your Smile3. Quiet Night4. I Got Plenty Of Nothing5. How Much Of The Dream Comes True6. Second Hand Rose6a. Second Hand Rose....Fanny Brice1. The Kind Of Man A Woman Needs2. All That I Want3. Where's That Rainbow4. No More Songs For Me5. Medley a. Second Hand Rose b. Give Me The Simple Life c. I Got Plenty Of Nothing d. Brother Can You Spare a Dime e. Nobody Knows You When Your Down And Out f. Second Hand Rose g. The Best Things In Life Are Free http://www43.zippyshare.com/v/99499834/file.html

This is the second L/P from these guys...Most of the songs are written by them and they are very good....If I had to describe their style of vocals I would say think a cross betwen "Simon & Garfunkle" and "Harry Nillson" and you have them !!

Monday, 8 October 2012

This is the first of two that Caterina recorded on the "Pye" label in about 1975 when she was married to "Roy Budd" who she married in 1971 and divorced in 1980...This L/P was produced by "Roy Budd" and on "Side One" all the tracks but one were written by him....Its Caterina in a quiet laid back voice which shows just how a good singer she is....."Side Two" is completely different..she does duets with her brother "Silvio" on two tracks...Three tracks are taken from a live performance in "Germany"....unfortunatly the recordings are not to good which is a pity because I like "live" recordings !!....And she does a very brave recording of "We've Only Just Begun"...no orchestra just her singing... like acapella...and does a great job....not many singers of today would be brave enough to do that!!!! IMHO !!!!!1. My Little Friend2. A Day Alone With You3. Dying To Live4. Who Knows The Answers5. You've Got Me I've Got You6. I'm Going Back1. Mother Goosenova2. Windmills of Your Mind3. Dominique4. Malaguena/The Breeze And I5. We've Only Just Begun6. Canto De Ossanha

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Retired from the "Rat Race" called work and am taking it easy holidaying and just chillin" out.. hence this blog but cant for the life of me think of much else to say except love music the older the better 20's to 80's where great.
This blog is to share some of my favourite L/P,s and will be highlighting the very special tracks of well known song's that are very different from the originals.. we all know that in about 99% the originals are still the best but now and then they can be as good and maybe better !!....My opinion of course..BUT have a listen and make your own mind up!!!
I am focused on vinyl rips so as to preserve from oblivion these wonderful objects of the past.If you are the owner of some rights, tell us and we will delete the post immediately.